Squawkings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A series of loud and harsh vocal sounds made by certain birds or animals, often signifying alarm or distress
2. the act of producing such sounds, typically characterized by sharp, grating tones
3. a colloquial term describing any contentious or loud complaint expressed vocally by individuals, particularly in a troublesome manner

Etymology: "Squawkings" is simply the plural of "squawking," the noun for harsh, loud cries, and the plural form is used when those cries come in repeated or separate outbursts. The base word is itself a derivative of "squawk," an onomatopoeic verb imitating the sharp, grating sound a startled bird or animal makes, so the plural inherits that same harsh, noisy quality.

Synonyms: screeching, squawking, cawing, croaking, shrieking